Procurement Specialist - APAC

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to manage our Workplace Services category across APAC. You will lead regional procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with internal stakeholders, execute end-to-end procurement (PR-Contract-PO-Payment), conduct sourcing analysis, and develop a robust vendor pool with performance reviews and rate-card renegotiations, shaping

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Fast learner with high adaptability to a fast-changing and matrix environment.
• Strong logical and creative thinking skills, with the passion for challenging the status quo.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Focus on managing the Workplace Services category across APAC.
• Build category intelligence and insights by conducting deep-dive sourcing analysis.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive RFPs, select qualified suppliers, and resolve purchasing issues.
• Provide end-to-end procurement support, including PR-Contract-PO-Payment, contract negotiation, and execution.
• Develop a robust, qualified vendor pool and conduct supplier performance management, including annual reviews and rate card renegotiations.
• Drive procurement efficiency and implement best practices by creating contract frameworks, rate cards, and catalog management.
• Establish constructive partnerships with key business stakeholders and understand the business units supported.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist based in Singapore to manage our general service category. As an individual contributor, you will play a crucial role in driving regional procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment across APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Focus on managing the Workplace Services category, ensuring smooth business operation in relevant service domain.
• Build category intelligence and insights by conducting deep-dive sourcing analysis and understanding the local market.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive RFPs, select qualified suppliers to support business needs, and resolve purchasing issues.
• Provide end-to-end procurement support, including the P2P process (PR-Contract-PO-Payment), contract negotiation, and execution.
• Develop a robust, qualified vendor pool and conduct supplier performance management, including annual reviews and rate card renegotiations.
• Drive procurement efficiency and implement best practices by creating contract frameworks, rate cards, and catalog management.
• Establish a constructive and sustainable partnership with key business stakeholders and acquire an in-depth understanding of the business units supported.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Business-level Japanese and English proficiency (written and verbal) is required to collaborate with stakeholders based in Japan.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Fast learner with high adaptability to a fast-changing and matrix environment.
• Strong logical and creative thinking skills, with the passion for challenging the status quo.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Execution mindset with flexibility and speed; Strong sense of responsibility and ownership with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.